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NPSA Partners with ME Payment Solutions
The National Portable Storage Association partners with ME Payment Solutions for credit card processing. - January 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details of the event and panelists, please visit http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html. - January 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Valentine's Day Gift Solution
Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates from Peterborough Players; Two Tickets to the Theater = Summer Romance. - January 24, 2009 - PeterboroughPlayers
Green Education Foundation Announces I Ride Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of Green-Keepers to Ride Green. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Mobilizes 250,000 Students, But Urges Schools to Enroll Now to Reach One Million Student Goal
National Green Week is building a nationwide cadre of committed environmental stewards. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces I Play Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of “Green-keeping Athletes” to green their sports by 2012. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
BU Students "Drink Green" During National Green Week
Over 30,000 students at Boston University will participate in BU Green Day, Feb 4, 2009. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers to Consider Costs of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
“Instant refunds” may involve high fees that outweigh their advantages. - January 24, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Goodwill to Provide Career Training to Charleston Park Residents
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received a $40,000 grant from Lee County to provide career development services at the Charleston Park Community Center. This training should be of a great benefit to Charleston Park, as the community's residents have income and education levels well below the Florida state average. - January 24, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members, Elects Officers
Texas Self Storage Association welcomes three new board members and elects new officers for the 2008-2009 service year. - January 23, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Chicago Motorcycle Show Supports Children of the Fallen January Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops, today announced that the 25th annual 2009 Chicago Motorcycle Show will donate a portion of the shows proceeds to Operation Ensuring Christmas. OEC provides children with Christmas gift cards during the holiday season, as well as a “Christmas in July” VIP theme park trip to Orlando, Florida. - January 23, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
Registration Opens for DevNexus 2009
Registration Opens for DevNexus 2009, the professional developer conference in Atlanta. - January 23, 2009 - Atlanta Java Users Group
Burns Grove Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Poet’s Birth
Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life is encouraging people to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns on 25 January by supporting the creation of a Burns Grove of native trees in Scotland’s Caledonian Forest. “This is a fantastic way to honour Robert... - January 23, 2009 - Trees for Life
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Edith J. Castillo as Program Officer
Castillo's primary responsibility will be to provide program support for the New Economy Initiative. - January 23, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Community Music Center Creates Mission Advisory Council on Community Involvement
Community Music Center (CMC) announces its first-ever advisory council on community involvement, the Mission Advisory Council. CMC’s main branch has resided in the Mission district, a primarily Latino neighborhood, for 88 years. In 2007 the school developed its Music for the Mission... - January 23, 2009 - Community Music Center
Co-Authors of New Book, "Mission Inc." to be Interviewed Live on Planet Good Radio
Kevin Lynch and Julius Walls, Jr., co-authors of the ground-breaking new book, "Mission, Inc.: The Practitioner's Guide to Social Enterprise," are scheduled for an interview next week on Planet Good Radio. They will discuss their views on what it takes to create a successful social enterprise. - January 23, 2009 - Planet Good Group, Inc.
Western Washington Student Wins $7,000 Scholar at Sea Scholarship
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded the Spring 2009 Scholar at Sea Scholarship to Alexandra Gawron. The $ 7,000 scholarship will partially cover her participation in the Semester at Sea program, which allows students to visit nearly a dozen countries while studying on a... - January 23, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The Thrill of Flight and More at E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois’ Annual Model Airplane Festival
The 4th Annual E-Fest – an indoor electric festival featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters and jets. - January 23, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Announces Board of Directors
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association (LSPAA) has announced its board of directors for 2009. - January 22, 2009 - Leadership St. Pete
Triple Knot Productions Begins Production on Autism Documentary
Triple Knot Productions, an award winning production company has started production on it's latest educational and motivational film. The topic will be on two families who deal with Autistic children. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc
Triple Knot Productions Forms Partnership with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association
Triple Knot Productions, a non-profit video production in Florida partnered with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association of Boston. Together, they have formed, Achieve Through Motivation. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc
Health & Safety Institute is Growing with Addition of 24-7 EMS
Health & Safety Institute (HSI), comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and MEDIC FIRST AID International, is pleased to announce the addition of 24-7 EMS to its family of brands. - January 22, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team Assists in Search for Missing Immokalee Boy
The Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team (FL-3) joins search for missing six-year old Adji Desir in Immokalee, Florida. Fifteen members of the Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team, accompanied by members of the Tampa Bay Search and Rescue Team, assisted the Collier County Sheriff’s... - January 22, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Hillary Bressler to Lead Clay Chamber Web Marketing Seminar
The Clay County Chamber is hosting a social media/web marketing seminar led by Hillary Bressler of .Com Marketing to help North Florida professionals improve their web marketing and social media skills. The seminar will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Wendell Davis to Speak at the Chamber’s State of the County Luncheon
Wendell Davis, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners will be the keynote speaker at the Clay County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 29 at The Hilltop Club, located at 2030 Wells Road in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Private Cellar Treasures to Find New Homes at World’s Most Successful Charity Wine Auction
Prized wines and memorable events offered for auction at 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 22, 2009 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Raleigh Receives High Accolades in 2008
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh and North Carolina were honored with numerous national accolades in 2008. Together, Raleigh and North Carolina ranked number one in eight categories, in the top five of 14... - January 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Joan Siefert Rose to Speak at Women’s Edge Magazine Luncheon
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a nonprofit organization formed to stimulate the creation and growth of high-impact companies, has announced that Joan Siefert Rose, CED president, is scheduled to speak at the Women’s Edge magazine luncheon on Thursday, Jan. - January 22, 2009 - CED
Rising Star Hosts Olympics in Monterey. Exhibition Features State and Regional Champions.
Rising Star Gymnastics, the top gymnastics club in Monterey, announced today that it will host its annual Olympics in Monterey Exhibition and Barbeque on Saturday, January 31st from 1:30-4:00 PM at its gym at 2024 Del Monte Boulevard in Monterey. The event is sponsored by Boosters at Rising Star,... - January 22, 2009 - Rising Star Gymnastics
Iraq Veterans Against the War - Presidential Inauguration
IVAW, Iraq Veterans Against The War, is proud to announce the start of their National Awareness Campaign geared at bringing attention to the suffering caused by the War in Iraq, both to our returning soldiers and to Iraq’s people. Using the upcoming Presidential Inauguration as a launching... - January 22, 2009 - IVAW
Brook Seminars Presents Active Isolated Stretching Seminar to Sports Chiropractors of the New York Finger Lakes Region
Marjorie Brook teaches Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to sports chiropractors, student interns and coaches from throughout the New York Finger Lakes region. January 24, 2009, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. - January 21, 2009 - Brook Seminars
Free Real Estate Training from the Real Estate Arena
The Real Estate Arena (TREA), which has helped hundreds of people with real estate training, has now made its training program free to anyone looking to learn real estate investing. - January 21, 2009 - The Real Estate Arena
NPSA Partners with AIM Supply
The National Portable Storage Association partners with AIM Supply to offer its members preferred pricing on transportation and industrial supplies. - January 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NAFA’s 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards Seeks Submissions
NAFA has opened the submission process for the 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards. Awards will be handed out in April at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo in New Orleans. - January 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 Finds a Unique Way to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
With a relationship spanning over a decade, UCP staff and Wyndmoor firefighters are at it again. - January 21, 2009 - Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1
Rapper Daz Dillinger Set to Shoot Gospel Video with Mother, Dr. Allean Varnado Lang
Dr. Allean Varnado Lang, mother of Daz Dillenger and Snoop Dog's Aunt, will begin the video shoot of her single “I’m Good” on January 31st, 2009. Appearing with her on the track is Daz Dillinger, mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his... - January 21, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music
For John Strasberg the Theater Company is Accidental (and on Purpose)
John Strasberg -- internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher -- announces Accidental Repertory Theater company. Spring season to present contrasting productions of Ibsen's "A Doll's House." - January 20, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Portlanders Are Invited to Sponsor "A Rose in Guadalajara" as an Enduring Gift for Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day
Today, the Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) announced an opportunity to give a unique and enduring gift to loved one this Valentine’s Day. Beginning now through Feb. 14, 2009, the PGSCA invites the public to sponsor a “Rose in Guadalajara.” A tax-deductible donation of $50 or more in the name of one’s self, a loved one or a colleague will support maintenance of a rose bush in Jardin Portland. Visit www.jardinportland.com or call 503-232-7550. - January 20, 2009 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association
Amanda Yokobosky, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 144 on 2/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Amanda Yokobosky, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 144: Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on February 26, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - January 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
APICS Toledo Announces 2009 Student Scholarship Recipients
The APICS Toledo chapter is pleased to announce the winners of its annual college scholarship program. The focus of this scholarship program is the recognition of academic excellence among college and university students majoring in operations management, supply chain management, or other closely... - January 20, 2009 - Toledo APICS
Dower and Associates, Inc. Staff Members Attend Workshop: Motivating Children with Autism to Speak Using ABA Principles in Timonium, MD
On January 16, 2009, Dower and Associates, Inc. staff members Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA, Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP, Lily Sins, MEd, Ellyn Sanguedolce, BS, Jessica Miller, AAS, Tina Emory, Leslie Andrews, and Ellen Bower attended "Motivating Children With Autism To Speak: Incorporating ABA Principles To Build Functional Communication" Workshop. The workshop was presented by Tammy Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA a Speech-Language Pathologist who is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. - January 19, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Release of Videos Interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s Annual Conference
The Medical Tourism Association announces another release of interview videos with new topics from the interviews at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. Five new video interviews launched this week on the Medical Tourism... - January 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Statistics Reveal - America Loves Southern Appalachian Fiction – New Book Gaining Popularity
Southern Appalachian books have sold 25 million+ volumes in the last decade alone. A new book, “Mountain Empire” by Tom Cannon is the newest work to join the ranks of Southern Appalachian, small-town fiction. Mountain Empire will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with the heart-warming characters in Empire. You'll hate to put the book down. - January 19, 2009 - Destiny Ministry Press
Laura Gabrysch, Sr. Associate of Fulbright & Jaworski Llp to Speak at KC’s Event on Healthcare Finance Update 2009 on 03/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Laura Gabrysch, Sr. Associate, of Fulbright & Jaworski Llp will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt, Shrinking Charity & Reimbursement Level, and Expense Management.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 26th, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - January 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Obama Transition Team to Propose Changes to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program
Expansion of federal historic preservation tax incentives will stimulate the economy and protect the environment. - January 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia
Wayang kulit performance of Indonesia, among the oldest and greatest story telling traditions in the world, is said to lie at the heart of Javanese culture. Wayang kulit are flat, elaborately painted and intricately carved and perforated leather shadow puppets that cast dazzling shadows through a cotton screen. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
WOmen @ Work Founder and Technical Services Inc. President Featured in Enterprising Women Magazine
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has been featured in Enterprising... - January 18, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Smoking and Mental Illness Link: What’s the Deal?, Conversation with Dr. Green from WestBridge Community Services
Fascinating research on the link between smoking and mental illness. - January 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Richard D. Jones, Partner, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards on 3/19/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard D. Jones, Partner, Dechert LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting... - January 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
LINK-Live Presidential Inaugural Gala Uses Technology to Connect Across the Globe; Presents Hillary Clinton with ‘Link Life’ Award
LINK-live Presidential Inaugural Gala Uses Technology to Connect Across the Globe; Presents Hillary Clinton with ‘Link Life’ Award. Twitter, Live Blogging, Streaming Video, and Other Social Media Tools Engage Communities throughout the World. The National Women’s Political... - January 18, 2009 - National Women's Political Caucus